Author, Expert, Activist, and Adviser, Lauren Leader-Chivee is one of the world’s foremost experts on diversity and women’s leadership. Her speeches explore the economic, political and social impact of diversity and inspire us all to rise to the challenge.

Deborah Lee James has a three-decade track record of leading, transforming, and driving lasting results in the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government, and private industry. She has deep expertise in strategic planning, risk management, public policy, cyber security, logistics, and innovation.

Having served at the heart of the U.S. Government's terrorism crisis management team and charged with leading the analysis and integration of all terrorism intelligence, Michael Leiter provides an in-depth understanding of activities that affect our nation's security and shares his lessons on instilling leadership and organization while managing a crisis.

Jerry Linenger survived on an out-of-control spacecraft, which was on fire and tumbling through darkness. He encourages us to rise to the occasion, confront our challenges and put life into perspective.